DCRA celebrates its 10th Anniversary and
Honors Governor Tim Kaine on June 11.
 Following on the good news that Dulles Rail had received the go ahead to enter Final Design, the Dulles Corridor Rail Association and 170 of its members and friends celebrated its 10th Anniversary by honoring Governor Tim Kaine for his steadfast support of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail project. The event was hosted by The JBG Companies and the newly opened Westin Reston Heights.
Governor Kaine told the group that Dulles rail was going to happen because the merits were so strong. He noted that Dulles Airport is one of the most spectacular international assets this country has and this is the most important region in the nation. “ I am with you on this until we are riding together,” he said.
Click here to view a newsletter that describes the reception and Governor Kaine's remarks.
Dulles Rail - Back on Track
FTA Action to approve Final Design and Release of Federal Funds
In a letter dated May 12, 2008, to James Bennett, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), Federal Transit Administrator James Simpson said that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) was approving MWAA's request to enter Final design and that FTA was obligating the remaining $159 million in Section 5309 New Starts funds already appropriated for Final Design.
Letter From Administrator Simpson to James Bennett - May 12
Metrorail Extension through Tysons Corner -- What's Changed
Statements from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine Regarding Final Design Approval Notification to Congress Regarding the Metrorail Extension Through Tysons Corner.
Secretary Peters - “Governor Tim Kaine deserves much credit for his overwhelming commitment to this proposal and for spearheading the changes necessary to move it forward. I’d also like to thank the members of Virginia’s Congressional delegation for their steadfast support,” Secretary Peters said.
“Everyone involved in this proposal has worked hard to make the good faith changes needed. Indeed, it is a much better project today than it was in January. Today’s action is the first step toward final approval, but it should by no means be seen as a guarantee of full funding.”
Governor Kaine - “I want to express my appreciation to Secretary Peters and her staff for dedicating the time and attention that has led to this affirmative decision regarding Final Design Approval for the Dulles Rail project. I look forward to continuing our productive working relationship on this project and the others in the future,” said Governor Tim Kaine.
“The joint work of our professional staff and partners since February will serve as a model of how complex transportation projects must be developed and evaluated. I especially want to recognize the hard work of Senators Warner and Webb and Congressmen Wolf, Davis, and Moran. This project could not have moved forward without their dedication. Much work remains to be done, but we will commit the necessary resources to keep this project moving forward.”
Letter from Secretary Peters to Governor Kaine - April 30
Federal Transit Administrator James Simpson's statement - April 30
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Dulles Corridor Rail Association 2007 Annual Meeting. On Monday, November 26, 2007, more than 150 members and friends of the Dulles Corridor Rail Association (DCRA) joined the DCRA Board at Gannett Corporation, Inc. in Tysons Corner for its 10th Annual Meeting. DCRA Chairman, Del. Ken Plum announced that in its tradition of recognizing people who have helped move the project forward, DCRA was recognizing Senator John Warner and Congressman Frank Wolf, two gentlemen that have been the “go to” people for the project as regards federal involvement. DCRA also recognized the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for their continued support of the project. View a summary of the event.
Survey Indicates Strong Regional Support for Dulles Metrorail Project. The Dulles Corridor Rail Association engaged iQ Research and Consulting, a Qorvis Company, to research public opinion regarding the extension of Metrorail through Tysons Corner to Dulles Airport and Ashburn, Loudoun County. Key findings indicate that 86 percent of Greater Washington Area residents say they "favor" the Metrorail extension. In Northern Virginia, 93 percent of residents say they "favor" it. For more information. CLICK HERE
Dulles Metrorail Project Costs Reduced. Governor Kaine and leaders from both parties held a press conference on September 13 to announce plans to reduce costs from the Dulles Corridor Metrorail project by more than $300 million in order to meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines and enable approval of the project to enter final design. View statements by Congressman Wolf, Senator Webb, and Senator Moran.
FTA Releases Risk Assessment Reports. The Baseline Report on the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project was prepared by the Inspector General (IG), US Department of Transportation, and issued on July 27, 2007, to assess the status of the project, including costs, funding, and schedule and identify potential risks that might adversely impact on the project's completion.
Since its release, two reports have been completed for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which evaluate the project's scope, cost estimates, and contingency. The Report conducted by Hill International did a thorough evaluation and recommended an increase in total project contingency to a value of $432 million (18 percent of total project costs). The project team had included only 10 percent for contingencies. The Shaw Report has not been made public
On September 21, 2007, the project team responded to the issues identified in the IG and FTA reports and submitted adjustments to the project costs to FTA that reduce the total cost by $300 million in order to meet the cost effectiveness criterion.
View DCRA Press Release Response.
View Hill International Report Documents. Cover Letter, PG-32C, "Grantee Design Scope Review", PG-33B, "Assessment and Evaluation of Grantee Project Cost Estimates"; PG-34A, "Grantee Project Schedule Review"; PG-35A, "Project Contingency Review"
View MWAA Statement on release of Hill International Report
View IG Report
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AOL
Arrowbrooke Centre
Avalon Bay
Brookfield Properties
Capital One
Carbon Thompson
Cherner Automotive
Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
Crimson Partners
Dominion Resources
Driggs Construction
GANNETT
Georgelas Group
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
James G. Davis Construction Corporation
JBG Companies
JPI
Lafarge North America
Macerich, Tysons Corner Center
Mitre Corporation
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
National Auto Dealers Association
Northrop Grumman
NV Commercial Inc.
Oracle Corporation
Perseus
Prospective, Inc
Van Metre Companies
VIKA, Inc.
Vernado/Charles E. Smith
Washington Airports Task Force
Westin Reston Heights
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